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1 If you are in need of help, you need but ask...
2 ******************** REMOVED 19 JUL 84 **********************************
3 Welcome to BWMS (BackWater Message System) Mike Day System operator
4 *************************************************************************
5 GENERAL DISCLAIMER: BWMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INFORMATION
6 PLACED ON THIS SYSTEM.
7 BWMS was created as an electronic bill board. BWMS is a privately owned
8 and operated system which is currently open for use by the general public.
9 No restrictions are placed on the use of the system. As the system is
10 privately owned, I retain the right to remove any and all messages which
11 I may find offensive. Because of the limited size of the system, it will be
12 periodically purged of messages. (only 629 lines of data can be saved)
13 To leave a message, type 'ENTER' and use ctrl/C or break to get out of the
14 ENTER mode. The message is automatically stored. If after entering the
15 message you find you made a mistake, use the replace command to replace
16 the line. To exit from the system, type 'OFF' then hang up.
17 Type 'HELP' to see other commands that are available on the system.
18 ************************************************************
19
20 AARON: ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO PRINT ALL THAT OUT? IT'S GOING TO
21 TAKE A LONG TIME. THERE IS ABOUT 2000 PAGES OR SO IN THE COMPLETE
22 LISTINGS. WHICH TOOK ME A WHOLE WEEKEND OF PRINTING ON AN
23 OKIDATA-92 TO GET PRINTED. I HOPE YOU GOT THE TIME AND DON'T
24 MIND THE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE EQUIPMENT.
25 *************************: MIKEY **********************************
26 GDM: I MUST ADMIT THAT d'S TRIAD WAS AIDED AND ABETTED BY YOURS
27 TRULY. I WAS SOMEWHAT DEPRESSED AT THE TIME, AND WAS LESS THEN
28 OVERJOYED AT THE LACK OF ANYTHING ON BW OF INTEREST. (I AM NOT
29 INTO THE POWER FEAR AND VIOLENCE THING, AS I GET ENOUGH OF THAT
30 ALL DAY. I PREFER PEACE AND TRANQUILITY WHICH IS PARTIALLY WHY
31 I ENJOY d'S AND PAM'S WRITING STYLES.) SO I SUPPOSE I SHOULD AT
32 LEAST TAKE PART OF THE BLAME. AH WELL.
33 *******************************************************************
34 P.S. I MIGHT ADD THAT THE DEPRESSION ITSELF WAS AIDED AND ABETTED BY THE
35 LASTEST DISAPPERANCE OF PAM, I MISS HER INPUT. SIGH..
36 *************************************************************
37 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:--:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:
38 MEMO: TO OPERATIVE DELTA FIVE: GOOD WORK, D5. MCKANE IS PLEASED. YOU WILL FIND A
39 BONUS IN YOUR PAY ENVELOPE THIS FRIDAY. THE PHOTOGRAPHS CAME OUT PERFECT, AND WE
40 NOW KNOW WHO THE OWNER OF THAT SPECIALLY EQUIPPED 67 MUSTANG IS,AND WILL BE FOLL
41 OWING THEM. YOUR NEXT ASSIGNMENT: GET INVITED TO ONE OF THOSE SECRET MEETINGS,
42 AND INSTALL THE EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN. AND REMEMBER- THESE NET AGENTS AR
43 E NOT STUPID, SO BE CAREFUL. ALSO, TRY TO TRACK DOWN THIS "FRANK" CHARACTER. THE
44 REV FARWELL WANTS TO SAVE HIS SOUL. ( YOU KNOW HOW JERRY IS) EOM. DAVE.:-:-:-:-:
45 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=
46 PLEASE ALLOW ME THIS MOMENT TO INTRODUCE (OR RATHER, REINTRODUCE) MYSELF.
47 I AM KNOWN AS FINI FIN, PURVEYOR OF FINE INTERGALACTIC GEMS AND FINE
48 JEWELRY AND PART TIME AGENT FOR TRANSUNIVERSAL REALTIES (YOUR KEY TO TIME)
49 IN THE PAST MY VISITATIONS TO THIS PARTICULAR REALITY HAVE BEEN FEW AND
50 FAR BETWEEN. THIS HAS BEEN DUE, IN PART, TO THE FACT THAT I FEAR AT ONE
51 TIME I MAY HAVE ALIENATED THOSE OF YOU WHO FREQUENT THIS WONDEROUS PLACE.
52 AS SOME MAY RECALL I WAS THROWING IN NASTY LITTLE CONTROL CHARACTERS,
53 WHICH WAS NOT MY INTENTION, DURING MY EARLIER VISITS. THIS WAS BECAUSE I
54 HAD JUST GOTTEN INTO THIS "MODEMING" AND WAS NOT FAMALIAR WITH MY EQUIPMENT.
55 I HOPE YOU GOOD PERSONS WILL FORGIVE THIS TRANSGRESSION. BEFORE PARTING
56 THOUGH, MIGHT I ASK HOW ONE EDITS HIS MISTAKES? IN ALL HONESTY I FEAR A
57 GREAT MISTAKE COULD OCCUR IF I ATTEMPTED THIS WITHOUT SOME GUIDANCE. YOUR
58 MOST HUMBLE SERVANT, F. FIN.
59 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=
60 070707070707070707070707070707070707070707070707070707070707070707070707070
61 TO : ALL NET AGENTS
62 FROM : NET 07 AND OVERSEAS RADIO NET
63 REG : NEW TRANSMISSIONS
64
65 IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THROUGH THE INTERCEPTION OF SEVERAL
66 CODED MESSAGES THAT THERE MAY BE A RESUMPTION AND INCREASE IN
67 ACTIVITIES FROM A YET-UNKNOWN BUT SEMI-POWERFUL MIDDLE EASTERN
68 TERRORIST GROUP. AS MORE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, IT WILL
69 BE RELAYED TO NET AGENTS BOTH IN CODED AND NON-CODED FORM. PLEASE
70 BE ON THE LOOKOUT IN YOUR SECTORS FOR SIGNS OF THIS ACTIVITY.
71 CONTACT NET CENTRAL OR NET 07 IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, AND
72 THIS INFORMATION WILL BE RELAYED TO THE REMAINDER OF THE ACTIVE
73 NET.
74
75 IT HAS ALSO COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE NET SECURITY FORCE THAT
76 THE CURRENT LOW LEVEL CODE MAY HAVE BEEN BROKEN OR MORE LIKELY
77 COMPROMISED BY A TALKATIVE AGENT. ANY EVIDENCE TO THE CONTRARY
78 WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. BUT, IF IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THAT
79 THE LOW LEVEL CODE HAS BEEN BROKEN BY THE USE OF UNLIMITED TIME
80 ON A SUPER-COMPUTER, THE NETWORK IS FACED WITH THE JOB OF DEFINING
81 A NEW CODE STANDARD. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NETWORK WILL BE JULY
82 28TH, 1984. IT IS THEREFORE BEEN DECIDED THAT THE STATUS OF
83 THE LOW LEVEL CODE MUST BE DETERMINED BY THAT DATE, SO THE PROPER
84 ACTIONS CAN BE TAKEN ON THAT DATE. MEETING LOCATION MUST ALSO BE
85 DECIDED.
86
87 END-OF-MESSAGE
88
89 070707070707 July 17, Year of Our Lord, 1984, at 11:45AM and 55 seconds 07070707
90 ================================================================================
91 The Games Afoot! Are you into excitment? Do you like real-time adventure?
92 Do you want to shoot somebody? If your answer is yes, then this is for you.
93 The National Survival Game.
94 (This is not an ad from them, but from a player that wants to make sure that
95 there are enough players for a game this Sunday, 22 July.)
96 If you are interested in participating in a game this weekend, call 293-3460.
97 That is the Portland answering service. If you don't mind calling long
98 distance, call 1-206-272-xxxx between the hours 12-8pm wkdays, 10-8pm Sat.
99 Oh yes, this weekend is half-price--$10.00. And you must be 18 and able to
100 prove it. The Sunday game will be in Barton, 8 am to 12 pm. If you are
101 interested, but can not arrange transportation, may be able to help.
102 ========================================================== Sudden Death ======
103 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
104 AARON: Am Very interested in printout.
105 What other BBS do you use so that we can discuss it? I only ask
106 because I did not think you would want to give phone #'s out on this
107 one.
108 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Duffy $$$
109 0000000000000000000000000000000000000HA HA HAH HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHA!
110 To Mike.
111
112 How is this system run? Or what programing does it require?
113 I, who is trying to write something similar to this, is very
114 curious to its nature. This is a very nice system (Inn) and
115 thats why I am trying to replicate it ( sort of ). We here
116 I DON T LIKE THIS SYSTEM WHETHER YOU DO OR NOT I TOTALLY DISAGREE.
117 like to simplify things. Any feedback on this topic only
118 would be greatly appreciated.
119
120 Southwestern Digital.
121
122 )*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*()*
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124 Frank,
125 To answer your questions...
126 1) Face society as you are and who you are. The persecution you speak
127 of is indicative of the society you chose to live within. At least
128 have enough courage and conviction in your perversity to face
129 societies view of your sexual orientation.
130
131 2) As for my " assumptions about the natural tenets of sexual
132 development " and " scientific evidence that my way is the
133 right way "the facts are self-evident, you are a product ( albeit
134 a poor example ) of the " natural reproductive effect " that
135 is common in a hetrosexual relationship. Your particular
136 aberration is without such benifit...save its laxative effect.
137
138 3) You did imply the " if it feels good do it " cliche. I quote
139 " I don't understand how this can be so bad when it is something
140 that gives everyone so much pleasure ". The text is self
141 explanatory. Your attempt at character assassination is taken
142 with the same contempt as your depravity and thus ignored.
143
144 How do you deal with the duplicity in your own family, do they know ?
145 How are you rasing your children ? What values are you imparting to them ?
146 Your use of the Homosexual parallel is without merit. As it has been
147 said before, Their activities are conducted between consenting adults.
148 ADULTS being the operative word. Impling that children have that same
149 opportunity to chose has no fact in Law or morality. And thus your case for
150 juvenile molestation is again without merit.....be it homosexual or
151 otherwise.
152
153 NET7,
154 Can you be more specific .... my source is currently unaligned .....
155 however I am sure he could be brought to the Nets assistance....barring any
156 interference on the part of the McKane Group....I would be happy to pass
157 on any offer the NET would care to make ...
158
159 MiG,
160 Never rains but pours.....eh... By the way did you leave some
161 sunglasses here ?? A pair appeared Sunday....
162
163 :::::::::::::::::::Alex:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
164 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::O O:::::::::::::::::::O O:::::::::::::::::
165 Alex: the sunglasses are mine. I remembered them at PorSFiS, at PC&S,
166 at the Tower, but due to radioactive fallout zapping my brain, I forgot
167 them in Siberia. Now I KNOW I'll have to return.
168 ::::::::::::::::::::::::::O O::::::::::voyeur:::::::::::O O:::::::::::::
169
170 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
171
172 Here goes with a file ...
173
174 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
175 Morby faced the Inngoers who really weren't paying much
176 attention, much to his dismay.
177 " Sit down, grab a drink, and let me tell you a story ", he
178 told the people.
179 No one paid attention, but he carried on.
180 " When I left this establishment four weeks ago, relative
181 time, it was because of bad tidings I had heard of from my fief,
182 the Country of Blackpool. Without haste, I left to face whatever
183 danger presented itself, although I left reluctently. When I
184 arived, I found that Blackpool was being runover be by armies of
185 orcs and other nasties, and led by the usual host of undead. I
186 rallied the tradesmen, farmers and Blackpools only trained
187 militia, a small, thieving army. We have lost of our quiet
188 countryside to the maurauding force, and it was not hampered at
189 all by our feeble attempts at battle. At the time that I left,
190 only Castle Dunbar, or more appropriately, where the thieves
191 guild is, and Blackpools only city, called Inishmaan, remain. The
192 rest of the country is greyed and lifeless, much in the same way
193 that I am. Worse even are the places where the fabric of
194 Blackpool has rippded altogether, and evil creatures lurk, where
195 before none existed.
196 Morby stoped and looked for listeners.
197 The reason for my own unique coloring is the fact that I am ,
198 for all practical purposes, quite dead. I was leading a small
199 group of thieves as a patrol, where we caught of guard ( as
200 usual ) by a much larger force of nasties. We performed a
201 briliant tactical manuever which we are becoming famous for - the
202 retreat. I used myself as a decoy, and engaged the undead leader
203 of the enemy patrol. As always, my sword broke at the most
204 inopertune time, and I got stuck.
205 He paused to point to a hole in his garments.
206 Such a untimely, violent ( and silly ) death caused me to go
207 into a ghost form. Yet all hope is not lost. Because I have the
208 last outcropings of of resistance in Blackpool keeping the good
209 side of me still in control, and because I have Dawg holding my
210 physical attachment, I could once regain my original form. The
211 only problem is that Blackpool must somehow be rid of the
212 invaders, which is no easy task. That is where you, ladies and
213 gentlemen, fit in. I would like your help in riding our world of
214 those nasties. This could not be done by just one swoop of the
215 magic wand - this would be a long and involved adventure. I have
216 no idea where to start, but I have a goal, and ambition, so we
217 could fake our way through the whole thing. I am making a plea
218 that any or all of you help me with this quest...
219 :::::::::::::::::::::::::
220 Isn't it about time we got some adventuring done? Tally Ho(e)!
221 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
222
223
224 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?/
225 Morby:I like it! but..."grayed and lifeless" ?? how about "desolate(sp?)"
226 Voyeur:Yes, a good idea. What do you do when society dumps a lot of **** on you?
227 you talk to others who are worse off. Don't worry about the closit tapes,
228 I am repeting the experiment tonight with Susan an Co.
229 A song...
230 "stoners eyes" words Kelly.(no last name)
231 Everything looks different through a stoners eyes.
232 Life is more rosy, should come as no supprise.
233 For if you have ever been altered, or even partway there.
234 You know life gets distorted, not that you realy care!
235 It's more a fasination you take in the mundane.
236 The lines on your hand don't look the same.
237 Hours of fun can be had, stairing into space.
238 Studying the rug design, not careing for the time or place.
239 Music takes on a new quality of harmony and tone.
240 No matter how good it is straight, its even better stoned.
241 The mind works on fantasy, reality is no more.
242 The things one comes up with are realy quite bizarre.
243 "Family nibbled to death by rabbits from outer space!"
244 Headlines like this become quite commonplace.
245 No matter if you do it to relax, or play.
246 If you have ever tried it you can relate to what I say.
247
248 Thats most of it folks, this was writen in a dark closit one night...
249 MiG
250 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?/
251 AARRON- CAN YOU GET ANYTHING ON RL02 DISKS? I HAVE ACCESS TO RSX, AND DSM11
252 OR BOTH IN + VERSIONS. LVMSG FOR DJJ. (REMEMBER FROM THE NOT A PIZZA AT MT
253 BOTTLE AND DELI.
254
255 FRANK- Surely you are writing in jest. No one with such depravity
256 has violated the inn for quite some time. Let it be known. If you are
257 in fact for real, I suggest you get some counseling. If not, OK. We
258 needed someone to vent steam on.
259
260 I am consistently amazed at the quality of spelling and grammatical
261 construction at the Inn. I know, DOM and CYM are no longer with us, but
262 their clear prose was always welcome.
263
264 [][][][][][][][][][][][] DJJ [][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
265 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
266
267 The Archer, after drinking a couple of drinks by the
268 tap, looked towards the rather dead Morby.
269
270 "Hey! I liked that tale of Blackpool. I would like to help
271 in any way that I could."
272
273 After saying this he quietly slipped over to the bar
274 for another round or two, maybe three?
275
276 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))Archer)))))))))
277 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
278 Dusty: CBBS/PCS has private message capability.
279 Ninja: Does Steve have your contribution?
280 DJJ: Didn't you leave for Japan? oh well... RL02? uhhh.. you supply the
281 pack and MAYBE. RK05 is easy, so is RX01 & RX02. If you can bring my system
282 to yours (or even my RX01's) I can get the disks into your sys.
283 Aaron
284 <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
285 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
286 MiG - Yes I did mean grey and lifeless, as all the colors of the
287 countryside have been changed to shades of grey in the worst place, or
288 at least dimmed in others. The strongholds are not yet affected.
289 To All - Join in, please... Morby
290 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
291 Through dinner and not a new entry? Then why is the line always busy
292 when I try to call...
293 ::::::::::::::::::::::::
294 Morby turned toward the Archer.
295 " I commend you on your valor, although I can't say much for your
296 drinking habbits. I will be glad to have you in my band of not
297 altogether very merry men. Your bowmenship will be much appreciated. All
298 for life, liberty, and the pusuit of automatic checking accounts.
299 The Archer looked dazed.
300 " Oh, you have never seen autobank 24 hour tellers. Neat things, really.
301 None in Blackpool... for that matter there are no banks. No loss though.
302 We are luddites to the core. No banks and such keep us from having a
303 middle class - no problems with Harvard University, preppies and other
304 degenerate life forms. You have never seen any?
305 " Can't say that I have ", he replied.
306 " Not as bad as punk rockers, or evangelicists. Luckily, Blackpool has
307 none of these elements. It is a area as trite as the Shire, which is
308 really quite good. We are a simple people - just two social classes - us
309 and them. Damn simple. Is a bit hard to tell when you are us or one
310 of them, but that adds variety to life. You need a drink? "
311 " It would help me out a tad. Thanks. You need a therapist?"
312 " What would (s)he do...I'm dead. "
313 " Oh, I forgot "
314 " Quite all right. Could happen to anyone. "
315 ::::::::::::::::::::::::
316 I do need some others with some sense of humor to help me go on my
317 quest. If we get enough people we can go splitsies on a chartered bus.
318 I'll get serious when the food settles in my stomach.
319 [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] Tally Ho(e)!! [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
320
321
322 THANKS FOR THE INVERSE. EXCEPT IF YOU HAVE A IBM YOU COULD NOT TELL
323 THAT ALL THAT WAS IN INVERSE COULD YOU? NO, NOT A BIT. WELL, NO THAT
324 THAT IS SETTLED. MORBY - HIT THE SHIFT INSTEAD OF THE CONTROL PLEASE.
325 THANKS.
326 ______________ ____________________ ____________
327 The Whiteliner continued to listen to the two converse.
328 He took out another quarter pounder and started to eat. These
329 Inn bugers weren't that bad!
330 "Barmaid, could you bring down another one of those
331 milkshakes? Yeah, those overthere, Domo."~
332 ~The Whiteliner was enjoying his meal except that he was
333 disturbed by continuing "Tally Hoe's" all ~around. Where was
334 that coming from? Probibly that pale looking guy talking to
335 the person with the silly cap. What were they talking about,
336 did I hear adventure and bank tellers? I better go find out
337 what's going on here.
338
339 ___________________________________Whiteliner_______________________________
340 ============================================================================
341 But I don't want to join in, Morby.
342 =================================================== All ====================
343 *************************************************************************
344 The Lazy One looked up at Morby perhaps I can help a little. Going with you
345 would break up my lifestyle too much, but I suggest you read this new
346 fantasy that came in to my library the other day. It's so good it's almost
347 guaranteed to bring anyone back to life. Illustrations in living color too.
348 *************************
349 Remember: opportunity always knocks at the least opportune moment.
350 ************************************ THE LAZY ONE ***********************
351 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
352 A leather clad, attracitive lass with an odd looking mace sheathed at her
353 hip looked up from her mug of ale and said to Lord Morby. A land where
354 the thieves form the army and police force? Hmm, sounds like a place I
355 should get acquainted with. I'll be happy to go. A gold piece a day and
356 loot is extra sounds about right for tentative contract. Are you interested.
357 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WHISPER ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
358 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
359 What has happened to McKane? I expected at least some kind of feedback
360 on my appearance in his office.
361 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ HUNTER @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
362 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
363 Mig: Thanks for relating your troubles- now I don't feel as bad.
364 All: No story now, time to get to bed so I can get up at six...
365 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Milchar, at 23:03 on 07/17/1984 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
366 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
367
368 Voyer,
369 Don't be too disapointed........................ I may hold your
370 glasses hostage...sorry it took me so long to get back to you...
371 Tuesday nights are for sailing...or as tonights case....pain !
372 Had a slight mishap with the spinaker pole...I lost...
373
374 0707,
375 My source could take offence at the suggestion that perhaps he
376 did not honestly " crack the unbreakable " such a move would
377 certainly make the McKane group more inviting. The last time
378 I saw him he was muttering something about strange punctuation ?
379 mean anything ?
380 Although he did want me to pass on this gibberish - -
381 BSBEY ZFBBR YIFRI BZTHF KJLLP
382
383 Ahhh .... the effects are finally taking hold....Bless doctors...
384
385 ::::::::::Alex:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
386 [*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*]
387 THE WARM SUMMER RAIN STOPPED FALLING JUST AS THE SUN BEGAN TO SINK BENEATH THE SILVER SHROUDED DISTANT MOUNTAINS. BRINGI
388 NG MORNING TO ANOTHER PART OF THE WORLD. BEYOND, THE SKY WAS PAINTED IN PASTEL STREAKS OF ORANGE AND PINK AND GOLD, TWIL
389 IGHT FILTERED THROUGH THE TURNING MAPLE LEAVES. NATURES KALEIDOSCOPE AS IF THE BRANCHES WERE CRYSTAL, TINY RAINBOWS FLIC
390 KERING OFF AND ON AND KEEPING RHYTHEM WITH THE FADING SONGS OF A THOUSAND BIRD CHORUS. PREPARING FOR SLEEP.
391 SO THICK WERE THE LEAVES ABOVE THAT THE FOREST FLOOR WAS NEARLY DRY, AS I TOO, PREPARED FOR MY REST. ABOVE ME, A SQUIR
392 REL CHATTERED NOISILY, AS IF TO SCOLD ME FOR TRESPASSING IN HIS HOME. I CHATTERED BECK GOOD NATUREDLY, AND AFTER AN APPR
393 ISING STARE, HE SCAMPERED AWAY, FORAGING FOR MAPLE SEEDS, I THOUGHT, IN THESE FEW MINUTES OF LIGHT LEFT.
394 A GENTLE BREEZE RUSTLED THE TREES ABOVE ME, AND DROPS OF RAIN FELL ABOUT ME. I TURNED MY FACE UPWARD TO GREET THEM.
395 AROUND ME, THE FOREST BECAME SILENT, IT'S EERIE STILNESS BELYING THE UNHEARD FOOTSTEPS OF NOCTURNAL HUNTERS, YAWNING
396 AWAKE, READY FOR ANOTHER DAY.
397 IT WAS THE DAY OF THE SUMMER SOLSTICE, AND A HUNTERS MOON WOULD SOON BE RISING. UNSEEN BENEATH THE CANOPY OF FOILAGE,
398 HERALDED BY THE PLAINTIVE, MOURNFUL CRY OF THE COYOTE. CRAWLING INTO MY SMALL TENT, I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED TO SEE A
399 RACCOON LYING BESIDE MY BEDROLL. HE SEEMED UNPERTURBED BY MY PRESENCE, AND MADE NO ATTEMPT TO LEAVE, SO I BADE HIM GOOD
400 NIGHT, AND THINKING OF THE MORROWS JOURNEY, SLIPPED INTO A PEACEFUL, DREAMLESS SLEEP. MY LAST THOUGHTS WERE OF WHAT LAY
401 BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS, WHERE, TOMORROW, I WOULD BE----[*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*][*=*]
402 *******************************************************************************************************************
403 A SMALL STATURED, BLOND-HAIRED, BLUE-EYED STRANGER WALKED INTO THE INN. HE HAD THE LOOK OF A FERAL, CUNNING
404 ANIMAL. HE WALKED OVER TO MORBY AND ASKED HIM HOW HE FELT...
405 "I'D LIKE TO OFFER MY SERVICES TO YOU TO HELP SAVE BLACKPOOL"
406 "FINE... UH, YOU WOULDN'T HAPPEN TO HAVE A WAY TO CROSS TO BLACKPOOL??"
407 "NEIN. I WISH I DID, THOUGH. WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO FIND SOMEONE TO GET IS THERE"
408 "PERHAPS THE DOCTOR SHALL SHOW UP AND GIVE US A LIFT. LET'S SEE IF HE IS POSSIBLY IN THIS GENERAL TIME-SPACE AREA"
409
410 MORBY PAUSED A MINUTE AND ASKED "WHAT IS THY NAME? I FORGOT TO ASK."
411
412 " I'M KNOWN AS THE UNBELIEVER BECAUSE OF MY DISBELIEF IN MOST THINGS IN GENERAL"
413 -----UNBELIEVER
414
415 ALL: I DON'T KNOW WHETHER ANYONE HAS SEEN ONE OF THE LATEST GAMES. IT IS CALLED "RINGWORLD".
416 THE COMBAT SYSTEM IS UNBELIEVABLY SIMPLE AND HAS EVERTHING INCLUDING TASPS.
417 THERE ARE THREE CHARACTER RACES: HUMANS AND HOMINIDS, KZINTI, AND PUPPETEERS.
418
419 I'LL LET EVERYONE KNOW MORE LATER. IT MIGHT BE FUN TO GET TOGETHER A GROUP BESIDES THE AD&D GROUP I PLAY IN.
420
421 ANYBODY WHO IS INTERESTED IN THE GAME ITSELF PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE TO "THE UNBELIEVER" OR SIMILAR NAME........
422 BYE..................................................................................................................
423 F. FIN. (FINNEGAN, J.T. KIRKS NEMESIS, IS THAT YOU?): DO YOU HAVE ANY TRANSMORGANIAN GLOW CRYSTALS? I'M ALSO INTERESTED
424 IN A FEW LIPTULIAN KORPOID TREES (FROM THE ALGOL SYSTEM). I'D LIKE THE MINEATURE ONES. IF SO, PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE FOR
425 C. LOVONOVITCH ON FREEBOOTERS
426 ============================================================================
427 Gee, Milchar, no story? well, ok. goodnight.
428 And Unbeliever, Ringworld does sound interesting. Tell me more.
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431 Alex: Message received and understood. I am indeed impressed.
432 After going back and reviewing everything you have entered since agent 07's
433 first coded message, I now understand all the hints and veiled references you
434 made. The NETWORK will be discussing this unprecedented occurrance ASAP.
435 In the meantime, we appreciate the contents of your last coded communique',
436 but request that you send one more coded message to either 07 or myself
437 to verify that this was indeed not a fluke. Under the circumstances, I am
438 sure you can understand our caution.
439 0202020202020202020202020202 18 July 84 at 04:29:03 AM 0202020202020202
440 JoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshua
441 Grand DragonMaster - I take your comments to Wassir regarding my entries
442 as, at best, a backhanded compliment. The reason we engage in such long-winded
443 narratives is that we are waiting for some participation by the chief
444 antagonist. (or protagonist, if it makes you feel better; the result is the same).
445 You are well aware of the fact that L'homme and myself are playing your
446 adversaries; yet you decline to confront us. The closest you have come to
447 acknowledging us is to toss in the item that Petrov was the stripper in
448 disguise, and to send flowers to L'homme at the Plaza Hilton. In order to
449 make any story out of those meager offerings, we had to build whole entries
450 out of those bits, thus requiring those 'longwinded narratives' to integrate
451 them. There is someone named Hunter waiting for you in your office, but again
452 the confrontation is being avoided--he is still waiting. When someone decides
453 to actively drag you into participation, you "wake up. 'What a terrible dream!'"
454 The way things stand, L'homme and I are just writing back and forth to each
455 other, with "McKane" as a nebulous nemesis who is never seen or even felt,
456 but merely serving as an excuse for a story.
457 Perhaps now that your beloved Albanian firebrand has returned, we
458 poor second-raters can see what it is that 'turns you on'.
459 I await the great interactions, perched eagerly on the edge of my seat.
460 JoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshuaJoshua
461 ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
462 L'homme and Joshua were discussing contracts with Rocky, while I smiled,
463 nodded, and pretended to understand their references.
464 "Come, let us move to a more comfortable meeting area." That was Rocky.
465 He smiled and led us to a private dining room.
466 The doors swung wide and... Argh! Seated at the head of the table was a
467 black robed ominous figure who had a breathing problem. Within seconds, all
468 three of us were surrounded by a host of oriental thugs--all well versed in the
469 martial arts. Joshua eyed Rocky coldly. "Thanks a lot, buddy!"
470 "I'm sorry, Joshua." Rocky tried to explain. "They arrived just before you did.
471 There was nothing I could do."
472 "Get off it Rocky," L'homme interrupted. "Anyone could see the hidden door
473 over there." Fantastic! L'homme pointed out the faint outlines of a door in
474 the back of the room--almost impossible to spot. With lightning speed L'homme
475 threw several amazing punches and kicks. The thugs guarding him were out cold.
476 While Joshua and I watched in stunned silence, L'homme took the floor.
477 "It's obvious that these hoods operate from this location. That door leads to
478 their hideout." L'homme picked up a fortune cookie and casually extracted the
479 philosophical contents. "Not your day for serious confrontations." He looked
480 at Rocky. "So sorry, must have taken yours."
481 The black robed individual finally spoke. He had been watching the goings-ons
482 quite amusedly. "I'm afraid the fortune is yours, L'homme. Your skillful antics
483 were regretfully wasted. My security extends deeper than you could know."
484 The man (named Nader), described the impressive security measures around the
485 room. Poison gas, surveillence cameras, blow darts, crossbow slits, etc--all
486 strategically placed throughout the restaurant. L'homme realized the futility
487 of his actions, or at least he seemed to. The secret door swung open and
488 Nader led us into the deep unknown.
489 "Time to learn some secrets through ancient chinese tortures. Into the
490 Dragon Room!" L'homme and I were shocked. Joshua turned to us sporting an
491 impressive blush. He volunteered nervously, "Coincidence?"
492 Petrov
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494 $%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$
495 My private life seems to have stirred up quite a furror.
496 With so many reactions I doubt I'll have time to respond to
497 everyone. My apologies.
498 I'd like to mention that I'm not "sitting back laughing
499 my head off". This is not a Phantom Writer getting his kicks
500 by annoying people.
501 My intention was to provoke intelligent discussion of
502 issues that lack the pat answers you're all so fond of. So
503 far I've been only marginally successful. Of the responses
504 I've illicited only THE LAZY ONE has said anything I can
505 respect. He spoke from experience, didn't try to fake
506 scientific justification for his opinions, and obviously
507 spent some time and thought on his answer. The rest of you
508 either dodged the issues or offered threats.
509 I'm touched that you're all so concerned about my mental
510 health. You'll be happy to know that I've been undergoing
511 therapy for a number of years. My therapist has greatly helped
512 me build my confidence by teaching me to accept myself as
513 I am.
514 Those of you who want me behind bars are probably the
515 same fools who consider taxation legalized theft. Hate to tell
516 you this boys, but no taxes means no prison space, no control
517 of "child molesters", and no help for "abused children". Tough
518 luck.
519 Dante - Loved the Inferno, can hardly wait for the movie
520 to come out, can't say as much for your more recent writing.
521 Homosexuality and Adult/child love have been with
522 humanity for as long as recorded history. But perhaps your
523 right, maybe evolution is against me. If so, I'll change my
524 ways in a million or so years.
525 Your arguements sound strangely like Biblical
526 admonishments aginst perversion; you merely replaced the
527 authority of God with the authority of evolutionary science.
528 I'm not impressed.{that bothers me not - the feeling is mutual. Dante}
529 Alex - Having an unpopular sexual predisposition has
530 nothing to do with conviction. It's a matter of birth or
531 circumstances. You didn't think that one through.
532 Piper - Thoreau is hardly an example of moral righteousness
533 or manliness. Why should I emulate an unmarried, squeeky
534 voiced, antisocial outcast who got his jollies fondling fish
535 and doing God knows what to helpless woodland creatures.
536 Thoreaus only claim to distinction is the social prominance
537 he attained through hob-nobbing with the Emersons. The only
538 reason he accepted incarceration is because he didn't have
539 anything better to do. That's not my style.
540 TO ALL - I'm giving up on finding the sparkling wit,
541 probing intelligence, and profound insights Backwater
542 discussions are supposed to revel. You have been a big
543 dissapointment. I'll still read your messages but I am
544 through as a contributor.
545
546 Frank
547 $%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$%$
548 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
549 C. Lovonovitch, no I'm not J.T. Kirks' nemisis. Not even related to him! I
550 do not, at this time, have the merchandise you request. The shuttle from
551 that sector is overdue and I fear it may have been hit by pirates or worse
552 freelance Libiyan terrorists. A quite valuable shipment of Galranian thought
553 gems were to have been on the said shuttle. These stones have a molecular
554 matrix which allows the wearer to utilize those PSI abilities inherent in
555 us all. A sort of PSI ampliflier, if you will. They can also be used to
556 effect mind control, if used, in the proper combination. I have logged a
557 file for your request, though, and will contact you as soon as they are in.
558 Frank: I can7t sympathise with a person who won't help himself. As for your
559 self appointed Ph. D. I can only say nuts to ya! To assume yourself above
560 and beyond the laws and obligations of our society (which you live in, work
561 in and "play" in) is tantamount ot treason of the HUMAN race!! To coerce
562 young children to take part in ADULT role models (such as sex) is of a
563 most decadent nature. Why don't you allow young people to grow up and form
564 their own decisions and ideas about what is or isn't "good" for them? It
565 seems to me you were probably a victim of such "abuse" at one time yourself
566 and were never given the guidance you needed to make a value judgement of
567 where this all fits in our society. Please seek professional help, it is
568 the greatest thing you could do for yourself. That is if you really care.
569 As for hiding away and just watching this unfold before your eyes, so be it!
570 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ F. Fin ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
571 [][][][][][] Next file coming soon..... Morby [][][][][][][][][][][][][][][]
572 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?/
573 Morby:I regret joining in...I LIKE the colour gray! Iin fact, Ii may even try to
574 stop you!
575 At the Inn...
576 People sitting around tables, drinking ale and telling tales. A tiny but
577 irritating whine fills the room. Some know what it is, having been around the
578 last time. Others are puzzled at the sound which varis not.
579 In the mens bathroom A.K.A. the roman baths, A bath can be seen to start moving
580 . After coming partway open, an observer could see a small cryo-capsule, but
581 the only observers knew what was happening. A clunk and the whine became louder.
582 The glass top of the unit finaly defrosted enough so that one could see the life
583 -less form of a man inside, curiously dressed in gray robes. The lid of this
584 device poped open and a mechanical female voice could be heard. "Please remove
585 body and place MEGA-CHARGE card in the glowing slot" this compleated the
586 observers say the proper words and the unit goes back into hiding, and its cargo
587 comes alive.
588 "Oh great, they sent you two. What now?" asked the man who was but frozen pulp
589 a few moments earlier.
590 "Lord Graymalkin, there is a dissident movement forming in the Backwater Inn at
591 this very moment to de-gray whats left of Blackpool!"
592 "Morby again?"
593 "Yes m'lord, it is him"
594 "Now you would think he got the message last time when we hung him upside down
595 over that vat of, well, some things are better not discused in others presence."
596 For then a door had opened into the baths and none other the Lord Morby entered.
597 "I thought I heard a noise in here?"
598 "And you did good sir, Allow me to introduce myself. I am Graymalkin, and I wish
599 to join you in your quest!"
600 A slight grin could be noticed on one of the observers.
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603 Voyeur:Yet another thing, I just blew a sterio speaker not 2 hours ago! ARG!!!!!
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612 Petrov: Glad to hear from you again. I must admit I am surprised by the
613 direction you have taken us, and I must sit back and re-read the
614 entry before I formulate my own. After your confrontation with d,
615 joshua and I thought we might not hear from you again. I am glad we
616 were wrong. As you can see by joshua's very well written message to
617 McKane, we are in a sort of quandary. Your entry is well recieved!
618 Alex : I imagine NET 07 was in a state of shock after seeing the NET's beloved
619 code broken. How much did the time on the Cray cost you? I would
620 imagine that your input on the side of McKane would be greatly
621 appreciated, especially in the light of your masterful code break.
622 The NET will only be vulnerable until we meet again, and until then
623 code traffic will be light indeed.
624 joshua: People who forget sunglasses are suspect spies at best. What would
625 happen if you forgot your gun? Your message to McKane was superb.
626 The lump in my throat swelled with every word. Tres Tres bien. Merci!
627 Frank : I know you won't responde, but since you said you were going to continue
628 to be a lurker, I have a couple questions for you. Just what did you
629 expect to get from BW. And if it is so bad, why keep calling? *%L'homme*
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